Vocab Info
A2 う-Verb
増す
to increase, to grow
Details
Pitch Accent
ま
す
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Word Type
う-Verb
単語の書類
五段動詞
Examples
暴飲暴食のせいで体重が増した。
Due to overeating and excessive drinking, my weight has increased. {to increase, to grow}
- N1
発展途上国では人口がまだ増しています。
The population is still increasing in developing countries. {to increase, to grow}
- N1
需要に供給が追いついていないので人員を増しました。
We increased the staff because supply is not keeping up with demand. {to increase, to grow}
- N1
川の水かさが増しているので、洪水警報を出す事にしました。
Since the water level of the river is increasing, we decided to issue a flood warning. {to increase, to grow}
- N1
同じような境遇にいることがわかったのなら親近感が増すのも当然だ。
If it is understood that we are in the same circumstances, it is only natural for our affinity to increase or grow. {to increase, to grow}
- N1
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